NY Times

2017-12-14T02:16:04.000000000+00:00
President Trump, never one to accept blame, said the Democratic upset in Alabama proved he was right all along, and he gave little indication that he would shift course.

2017-12-14T01:11:47.000000000+00:00
Exit polling shows 98 percent of female African-American voters supported Doug Jones in the Senate election in Alabama. We spoke to some of them to learn what was so important to them in this election.

2017-12-14T00:52:35.000000000+00:00
Black women were critical to Doug Jones’s Senate victory. Most white women supported his conservative opponent, Roy Moore, although the Republican had been banking on even more.

2017-12-14T00:24:04.000000000+00:00
“One of the things that gave Beau courage, my word, was John,” Mr. Biden told a tearful Ms. McCain. Her father, John McCain, has the same form of cancer that killed his son Beau.

2017-12-13T20:15:12.000000000-05:00
Alabama’s Doug Jones is heading to the U.S. Senate as Democrats continue to out-perform in local elections. Conservative Max Boot says despite being a life-long Republican, he hopes “every single Republican running for election next November loses"

2017-12-13T20:03:14.000000000-05:00
Doug Jones’ victory over Roy Moore in Alabama Senate special election is being attributed to the record turnout of African American women. African American voters voted in the state voted in even higher numbers than was seen for Barack Obama in 2012.

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CNN

2017-12-14T01:24:22.000000000+00:00
Salma Hayek is breaking her silence about Harvey Weinstein in a New York Times op-ed in which the star details sexual harassment and abusive behavior on the set of "Frida."

2017-12-14T01:05:34.000000000+00:00
A female television sports reporter and host has shared her story following the news of NFL Network and ESPN suspending five former football players who are accused of sexual harassment while they worked for NFL Network.

2017-12-14T00:28:04.000000000+00:00
The Trump administration will present evidence Thursday of what it says is proof that Iran has provided missiles to Houthi rebels in Yemen, missiles like those the rebels have recently fired into Saudi Arabia, three defense officials told CNN Wednesday.

2017-12-13T22:49:48.000000000+00:00
Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues, and Nina Simone are the 2018 inductees into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.

2017-12-13T21:16:03.000000000+00:00
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert is banned from having contact with anyone under 18 unless an adult is present who's aware that he pleaded guilty in a hush money case related to the sexual abuse of teen boys, according to new restrictions imposed by a federal judge.

2017-12-14T03:45:00.000000000+00:00
The anti-Trump text messages between FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page that led to Strzok’s removal from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe have been obtained by Fox News.

2017-12-14T01:45:00.000000000+00:00
Allegations of sexual misconduct against television host Tavis Smiley surfaced Wednesday and PBS has since “suspended distribution” of his self-titled talk show, Variety reported.

2017-12-14T01:35:59.000000000+00:00
Strong winds are fanning the flames of a growing wildfire in South Dakota, pushing the fire beyond the borders of the Custer State Park and prompting new evacuations.

2017-12-14T01:32:00.000000000+00:00
Allegations of sexual misconduct against television host Tavis Smiley surfaced Wednesday and PBS has since “suspended distribution” of his self-titled talk show, Variety reported.

2017-12-14T01:25:29.000000000+00:00
Venezuela's cash-strapped government has quickly settled a lawsuit filed by a state-run Chinese company, making good on an unpaid bill and appeasing an important ally that holds billions in the South American country's debt.

2017-12-14T01:25:00.000000000+00:00
President Trump along with a slew of other politicians from both sides of the aisle reacted late Tuesday after Democratic Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones beat out Republican Roy Moore in a special election.

2017-12-13T20:15:12.000000000-05:00
Alabama’s Doug Jones is heading to the U.S. Senate as Democrats continue to out-perform in local elections. Conservative Max Boot says despite being a life-long Republican, he hopes “every single Republican running for election next November loses"

2017-12-13T20:03:14.000000000-05:00
Doug Jones’ victory over Roy Moore in Alabama Senate special election is being attributed to the record turnout of African American women. African American voters voted in the state voted in even higher numbers than was seen for Barack Obama in 2012.

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The Inquisitr

2017-12-14T02:19:33.000000000+00:00
Mr. Robot continues on for another season as USA Network has just renewed the series ahead of Season 3’s conclusion, which happens tonight. Fans can expect that whatever the ending will be, Elliot Alderson’s (Rami Malek) adventures will continue on.
USA Network announced on Wednesday Mr. Robot’s...

2017-12-14T02:09:39.000000000+00:00
It turns out that Witney Carson is not going to be going out on the Dancing With the Stars tour and the fans are going to miss seeing her. People shared the news about what is going on with Witney and what would make her leave the tour. Luckily, nothing is wrong with her health and there is no be...

2017-12-14T01:56:49.000000000+00:00
A spot in the Survivor finale was up for grabs tonight on Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. The pressure was on and alliances were tested, as castaways on Survivor started to make final three plans, but who got voted off Survivor Season 35 tonight? Find out the Survivor results from toni...

2017-12-14T01:47:26.000000000+00:00
On Wednesday, the WWE officially announced their new Mixed Match Challenge for next month. The innovative new offering from the company will be a tournament featuring mixed-gender tag teams. WWE will present the special format via social media streaming rather than USA channel or WWE Network, mak...

2017-12-14T01:33:47.000000000+00:00
Just days ago, Floyd Galloway, Jr., a person of interest in the disappearance of missing Michigan woman Danielle Stislicki, was sentenced in an unrelated case. Following the court hearing, Danielle’s family revealed she had spoken to them about Galloway before she vanished.
Galloway, 30, agreed ...

2017-12-14T01:19:37.000000000+00:00
The Queen’s swans and a Canadian goose have been found decapitated in close-by locations in London and some believe it could be the same person who is killing cats in the same area. Locals are concerned that the person now responsible for killing the Queen’s swans is the same person who has decap...

2017-12-14T01:14:15.000000000+00:00
Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney are now married and seem to be doing great. Us Weekly shared the news that Katie actually keeps him on a “short leash.” Tom opened up in a new interview with Us Weekly and is explaining how things are for the couple now that they are married.
Katie shared that they...

2017-12-14T01:10:42.000000000+00:00
The Young and the Restless (Y&amp;R) spoilers for Thursday, December 14, reveal that Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) informs Victoria (Amelia Heinle) that Newman lost the bid for the Chancellor Park redevelopment. Nikki senses that Victoria has something else on her mind, and after some prodding, she...

2017-12-14T01:02:11.000000000+00:00
Those looking to watch Star Wars: The Last Jedi streaming online may have an easier time doing so, and some industry experts believe Disney may have contributed to that.
Ahead of the release of the eighth movie in the nine-movie saga, there are already a number of sites promoting streaming video...

2017-12-14T00:59:43.000000000+00:00
Has Scheana Marie’s “friends with benefits” relationship with her former boyfriend, Robert Parks-Valletta, come to an end? Apparently so.
During an appearance at last night’s premiere of Pitch Perfect 3, the Vanderpump Rules star admitted that sleeping with her ex-boyfriend after their split has...

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San Jose Mercury

2016-09-07T17:02:28.000000000+00:00
The U.S. government on Wednesday removed nine of the world's 14 humpback whale populations from federal endangered species lists, but the whales that migrate through Central California are not among them.

2016-09-06T23:46:50.000000000+00:00
Hillary Clinton will return to the Bay Area Monday for a concert fundraiser headlined by k.d. lang and Lizz Wright in San Francisco. Ticket prices range from $250 to $50,000.

2016-09-06T19:25:44.000000000+00:00
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota man confessed Tuesday to abducting and killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling nearly 27 years ago, putting to rest a mystery that had haunted the state and led to changes in national sex offender laws.

2016-09-06T15:36:28.000000000+00:00
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) -- Hurricane Newton slammed into the twin resorts of Los Cabos on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula Tuesday morning, knocking out power in some places as stranded tourists huddled in their hotels.

2016-09-06T13:22:59.000000000+00:00
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed regret Tuesday over his "son of a bitch" remark while referring to President Barack Obama, in a rare display of contrition by a politician whose wide arc of profanities has unabashedly targeted world figures including the pope

2016-09-06T13:21:39.000000000+00:00
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's Prince Hisahito turned 10 on Tuesday amid national attention over the future of the Japanese monarchy after Emperor Akihito, his grandfather, indicated a wish to abdicate.

2016-09-04T21:55:44.000000000+00:00
Elevating the 'saint of the gutters' to one of the Catholic Church's highest honors, Pope Francis on Sunday praised Mother Teresa for her radical dedication to society's outcasts and her courage in shaming world leaders for the 'crimes of poverty they themselves created.'

2016-09-04T05:09:22.000000000+00:00
Noting that Colin Kaepernick's protest is protected by the same Constitution police officers have sworn to uphold, Santa Clara's police chief said he will urge them to put aside quarterback's 'distasteful' actions and put public safety first.

2017-12-12T00:38:53.000000000-05:00
Voleon is among funds deploying machine learning, a technology in which computers develop trading strategies. It’s harder than it sounds, given that markets are noisy and clients often want a better understanding of how their money is being invested.

2017-12-07T19:11:42.000000000-05:00
GE said it was cutting 12,000 jobs in its power business, or nearly 20% of the unit’s workforce, as the conglomerate slashes costs and battles overcapacity in its core business.

2017-12-06T13:25:31.000000000-05:00
Some of the nation’s law schools—including at Harvard and Georgetown—are letting applicants take the GRE instead of the grueling LSAT in an effort to attract students with a broader range of experience.

2017-12-06T12:00:40.000000000-05:00
General Motors plans to use costly but lightweight carbon fiber to make the beds on premium versions of large pickup trucks as the auto maker aims to stay competitive in the crucial category while also satisfying tightening fuel-economy standards.

2017-12-06T11:22:10.000000000-05:00
Premium offers for Fox assets from Disney and Comcast found a receptive audience from Rupert Murdoch amid concerns about the media landscape. A deal could come as early as next week and could clarify the empire’s leadership structure.

2017-12-06T00:20:38.000000000-05:00
Though the House and Senate have voted to repeal the deduction for state income taxes in GOP tax overhaul plans, House Republicans from California are seeking to have it preserved in the final tax bill.

2017-12-05T08:25:54.000000000-05:00
The architect of the year’s biggest and arguably most surprising health-care deal is a former pharmacist from rural Pennsylvania who won over Wall Street with a reboot of CVS Health Corp.

2017-12-05T07:19:26.000000000-05:00
CVS Health and Aetna say their combination will result in better care and convenience and lower costs. But the merged company will lack a strong foundation of the people with the most power to achieve those goals.

2017-12-13T18:39:22.000000000-05:00
Filed under: News, World News, CrimeA British surgeon has admitted to burning his initials into the liver of two patients during their transplant operations. Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

2017-12-13T18:36:56.000000000-05:00
Filed under: News, Politics, CongressRepublican Roy Moore has refused to concede the Alabama Senate race despite results showing a clear margin of victory for Democrat Doug Jones.Moore is holding out hope for a recount, which could take place in early January after all the votes have been certifi...

2017-12-13T17:55:07.000000000-05:00
Filed under: News, Politics, White HouseOmarosa Manigault-Newman has been an ally of President Donald Trump since her appearance on "The Apprentice" in 2004, but her role in his White House will now come to an end after her departure was announced on Wednesday morning. Read more... Permalink | Em...

2017-12-13T17:46:32.000000000-05:00
Filed under: News, World News, Good NewsA British baby girl entered the world with her heart outside of her chest, but her future is looking bright.Read more... Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

2017-12-13T17:43:34.000000000-05:00
Filed under: Finance, Personal Finance, Consumer NewsYou could be among the drivers who collectively waste $2.1 billion a year on premium gas even if it is recommended for your car.Putting premium gas to the testTowingHauling cargoAggressive accelerationOn average, fuel economy improved by 2.7 pe...

2017-12-13T17:22:37.000000000-05:00
Filed under: News, Politics, White HouseThe Justice Department invited a group of reporters to its offices on Tuesday night to view private text messages.The messages were sent during the election by former investigators on special counsel Robert Mueller's team, and some expressed a negative sent...

2017-12-13T18:00:00.000000000-08:00
Jurors on Wednesday voted for the death penalty for a man convicted of fatally torturing his girlfriend’s young son — a savage slaying that led to sweeping reform within Los Angeles County’s child-welfare system. The verdict ended a murder trial in which jurors heard and saw disturbing evidence...

2017-12-13T17:55:00.000000000-08:00
PBS said Wednesday it has indefinitely suspended distribution of Tavis Smiley's talk show after an independent investigation uncovered "multiple, credible allegations" of misconduct by its host. PBS said it had engaged an outside law firm to investigate "troubling allegations" against the host,...

2017-12-13T17:50:00.000000000-08:00
Clippers guard Austin Rivers was accidental elbowed in the head with seven seconds left in the second quarter and didn’t return against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Amyway Center. The Clippers would say only that Rivers was “being tested.” Rivers went down hard after taking an inadvert...

2017-12-13T17:45:00.000000000-08:00
As a kid, Lonzo Ball would lower the basketball hoop in his backyard in Chino Hills to about seven feet before he emulated one of his idols. On that short hoop he’d try LeBron James’ signature one-handed dunk. As he grew up, Ball’s game began to take on other qualities similar to James’ game. “In...

2017-12-13T17:40:00.000000000-08:00
UCLA received a nonbinding commitment Wednesday from Chase Cota, a highly touted wide receiver from South Medford (Ore.) High who picked the Bruins despite strong family ties to Oregon. Cota’s father, Chad, played for Oregon’s 1995 Rose Bowl team and his cousin Brady Breeze is a freshman safety...

2017-12-13T17:20:00.000000000-08:00
The attorney for David Elliott, the man at the center of the alleged bribery case that has sidelined USC sophomore De’Anthony Melton for the first seven basketball games this season, “unequivocally” denies his client accepted any money in relation to Melton or otherwise violated NCAA rules. “Dave...

2017-12-13T17:10:00.000000000-08:00
Walt Disney Co.’s imminent purchase of much of 21st Century Fox may be a boon to investors as the company moves to bulk up on assets that will help it compete in a rapidly changing media industry. But the deal, expected to be announced Thursday, also could bring substantial job cuts in Southern...

2017-12-13T17:10:00.000000000-08:00
Every election since she was 16, Catrena Norris Carter has gone door to door, urging black Alabama voters to the polls. In the months leading up to Tuesday’s U.S. Senate race, the community activist and a band of mostly black women registered college students to vote, waved signs on street corner...

2017-12-13T20:19:32.000000000-05:00
After centuries of being suppressed and cast aside, Irish Gaelic is undergoing something of a revival. But not all of the tensions of the past have gone away, and the renewed interest has caused some discord

2017-12-13T20:05:22.000000000-05:00
Former U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the Democrats’ surprise win in the Alabama Senate race is a “turning point” for Americans opposed to Donald Trump. Clinton is in Vancouver promoting her book, What Happened.

2017-12-13T19:52:31.000000000-05:00
For the Finance Minister, shaving the edges off the income-sprinkling measures was yet another sacrifice to buy some peace before the holidays, but it’s too late for goodwill